PROTESTANTISM
Prot"es*tant*ism, n. Etym: [Cf. F. protestantisme.]
Defn: The quality or state of being protestant, especially against the Roman Catholic Church; the principles or religion of the Protestants.
PROTESTANTLY
Prot"es*tant*ly, adv.
Defn: Like a Protestant; in conformity with Protestantism. [R.]
Milton.
PROTESTATION
Prot`es*ta"tion, n. Etym: [L. protestatio: cf. F. protestation. See
Protest.]
1. The act of making a protest; a public avowal; a solemn declaration, especially of dissent. " The protestation of our faith." Latimer.
2. (Law)
Defn: Formerly, a declaration in common-law pleading, by which the party interposes an oblique allegation or denial of some fact, protesting that it does or does not exist, and at the same time avoiding a direct affirmation or denial.
PROTESTATOR
Prot"es*ta`tor, n. Etym: [Cf. F. protestateur.]
Defn: One who makes protestation; a protester.